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The middle row of seats recline like business class on an aeroplane to make long journeys a more relaxing affair, particularly if you go for the optional DVD and music system. And the foldaway seating system means you can have a totally flat floor with a massive 2,325 litres of space if you need to turn the Galaxy into a van.

There’s slightly more room in the third row of seats than the S-Max, but they are still best suited to children. You also get integrated roof rails as standard.

And it’s loaded with gadgets, like the Blind Spot Information system, together with an adjustable speed limiter.

The Galaxy gets the same engine options as the S-Max but its extra length, height and weight mean it doesn’t have quite the same levels of agility and cornering grip.

However the Galaxy is more about long-distance cruising or a very comfortable way of transporting lots of people around town.

Again, prices are still being finalised but Ford’s flagship comes with a premium price tag that is likely to be between £24,000 and £30,000.